Today we had Greg in the Garaggio. It’s probably our last opportunity to work together in 2013. When Greg got here we reviewed the progress since he was last here and got to work. Greg started by working on seams for the gear doors and the landing brake. The seams, to this point have beenContinue reading “This and that”
Category Archives: Gear Doors
The obligatory hour
Made it home from thanksgiving travels and was able to put in some time in the workshop. I’m trying to keep up with my rule of at least an hour in the Garaggio every day I’m home. So to that end, I was able to get micro on the gear doors. I’m switching gears toContinue reading “The obligatory hour”
Thanks Be Given
I spent a bit of time today picking up new springs for the gear doors and pondering solutions. I didn’t get too far in that, and need to spends some more time with it. Despite being a pretty cold day, it was a nice day for flying. So Kevin and I took Bob’s beautiful RVContinue reading “Thanks Be Given”
Odds and Ends
Short post this evening. Today Greg joined me in the Garaggio. We got a few odds and ends done. Greg finished prepping the cowl flanges for the final interior one ply bid layup to finish the structural attachment. Then we laid both top and bottom up. In addition, I finished the front gear door. IContinue reading “Odds and Ends”
Gear door saga continues
Today I had to work, but it was only a day trip so I got some time in the Garaggio. I got some words of advice from Mike and James on the gear doors. I am not going to worry too much if the doors snap open. But I didn’t consider side loads on theContinue reading “Gear door saga continues”
Win
This morning I woke up to a text from Mike Beasley giving me suggestions on how to fix my gear door rigging issues. His biggest suggestion was to have each end of the spring actually touch the gear doors. This will force them both to open all the way. It makes sense, and so IContinue reading “Win”
Engine Off
Well, there have been no posts for the last few workshop sessions. I made many missteps in fabricating the engine stand, most of which were due to my poor geometry and lack of ability to cut compound angles in steel. I only have a horizontal band saw for making semi-accurate cuts and it only doesContinue reading “Engine Off”
Door Actuation and nose bumper
Today Greg was in the shop with me. I showed him the progress on the gear doors since last time he was here was when we had our no good day and found out the gear doors weren’t working with the old setup. We then got to work and started with the nose bumper. ThisContinue reading “Door Actuation and nose bumper”
All is not for naught
We had a cameo appearance from John today. It was nice to have him back in the shop. Today started with cleaning up the layups from yesterday. I am pleased to report that these layups went well, and I am happy with the installation of the anchor plates. We installed the pivot anchors and hingeContinue reading “All is not for naught”
Third time is the charm?
It is November in Minnesota, and it has been a weird fall. Unfortunately, that means at least half the leaves are still in the trees, and we are forecast to get 4-7 inches of snow between tomorrow night and Wednesday morning. Of course it could be 60 and sunny too, lets hope. But I hadContinue reading “Third time is the charm?”
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